Qin Dynasty: Starting with clinging to Zhao Ji's thigh

Chapter 201: He's no longer the Zheng Ge who held nothing back!

Ying Jing secretly raised his eyes, only to find that Ying Zheng had also put down the memorial in his hand and was looking at him.

With a dark face and cold eyes, he looked like a statue.

Even now that he has become the King of Qin and is in power, he has never been scolded like this before.

But he just couldn't let it happen.

If there were a real power conflict, Ying Zheng wouldn't mind clashing with Zhao Ji for the sake of his ambitions.

But he could only endure this small matter.

Otherwise, if Zhao Ji really caused trouble, her inherent status advantage would be enough to bring him considerable trouble.

"Cough cough..."

Ying Jing felt embarrassed.

He wrote a letter to the King of Qin, hurling insults at him, just to urge him to return to Hanoi quickly.

Zhao Ji is still the same Zhao Ji, doing whatever she wants and capable of anything!

"The Empress Dowager simply doesn't understand my brother's aspirations, nor does she comprehend his difficulties. If..."

Ying Jing tried to explain, but halfway through, he couldn't even finish his explanation.

Given Zhao Ji's personality, even if she knew, she would still do it anyway.

Moreover, after spending a long time together, Ying Jing realized that Zhao Ji only appeared to be stupid.

She actually understands many things, but she just doesn't care!

She didn't care about the King of Qin's identity or his lofty ambitions; all she wanted was for Ying Jing to return.

Having such a mother was indeed a headache for Ying Zheng.

It's no wonder that when Ying Jing took her to Hanoi, Ying Zheng agreed without hesitation, and even some dissenting voices in the court were forcibly suppressed.

Staying far away not only meant staying away from power, but also avoiding causing trouble for Ying Zheng.

"No need to explain, I know my mother's character perfectly well."

Ying Zheng said indifferently, "It's a trivial matter, and I won't care about it."

It's really hard to believe she doesn't care about that.

Ying Jing felt a bit of a headache.

"I plan to give Han Fei one year. After one year, he will either have to surrender the country or destroy it."

Just as Ying Jing was still troubled by Zhao Ji's matter, Ying Zheng suddenly changed the subject.

"First take Han, then attack Zhao."

He waved his long, black robe, his fingers tracing the map of the seven kingdoms on the table, from Han to Zhao, followed by Wei, Chu, Yan, Qi... and even Baiyue.

Ying Jing was happy to steer the conversation toward serious matters: "Although we have almost certain that we can take control of the Korean side, we cannot let our guard down. I will order Luo Wang to closely monitor Han Fei's progress and provide him with the necessary assistance."

"However... if we want to attack Zhao, Li Mu is an insurmountable obstacle. Your Majesty will continue to bribe Guo Kai and the Queen of Zhao to deal with Li Mu before the war begins!"

Ying Zheng lowered his dark eyes: "The Luo Net will continue to monitor the state of Han. Changping Jun will take over the bribery and instigation efforts against the state of Zhao. The Luo Net will simply cooperate."

Ying Jing felt a slight chill.

Ying Zheng's sudden decision to use Lord Changping was not a good sign.

It's not just that Changping-kun has a problem; the key issue is that Zheng-ge seems to be starting to be wary of him!

He's no longer the open and honest Zheng Ge!

This is not surprising, though. In just a few years, Hanoi has become almost a country within a country, and an incredibly wealthy one at that.

Even if Ying Zheng had the broadest mind, he couldn't ignore it!

Furthermore, if things go smoothly in South Korea, Ying Jing could almost be said to have accomplished the task of destroying a country, and he would be the one to enjoy the credit for it all.

No one can take all the credit; some of it must be shared with others. Any ruler would do the same.

Ying Jing had no way to persuade them to change the person.

Before Changping-kun actually did that, no one could believe he would betray them.

His family, his power, and everything else were rooted in the Qin state. He was even Fusu's maternal uncle, which shows how high Changping Jun's status was in the Qin state.

To say that such a person would betray the Qin state is utter nonsense.

But... he chose a path that no one could have predicted.

Even Ying Jing found it hard to imagine what he was after. Could it really be because of his love for his homeland?

A thousand thoughts raced through his mind, but Ying Jing ultimately just smiled and replied, "Thank you for your consideration, Your Highness. My household has more and more beauties, and I'd like to lighten my burden so I can spend more time with them."

Ying Zheng remained calm and spoke indifferently: "I have already ordered someone to convey the message to the Yin-Yang School that whether it is Dongjun, Yueshen, or that Xiang Lady, you may take them into your household, Third Brother."

"what?"

Ying Jing was momentarily stunned.

No, Brother Zheng, how did you manage to do such a big thing so quietly?!

what is this!

Should we give someone a beating first and then offer them a sweet treat as compensation?

But these dates are a bit too sweet!

"Thank you very much, Brother Wang."

Ying Jing's speech became somewhat incoherent.

Today, Ying Zheng seems to be acting somewhat unpredictably.

"Oh? How will you thank me?"

"Ah this..."

Ying Jing had a headache: "Hanoi's finances still have a surplus. Since Your Majesty is going to use troops, I am willing to contribute one million gold coins to help you."

Hanoi's current wealth is known throughout the world.

They made too much money, and many in the court were envious, but Ying Zheng blocked them all, so this blood loss was inevitable.

Even if it was a state within a state, it was still part of the Qin state.

Ying Zheng's lips curled slightly, but he quickly suppressed it, remaining indifferent and calm: "It's acceptable."

After saying that, his gaze was fixed on the map of the seven kingdoms, and he did not speak again.

Zhangtai Palace seemed to have returned to silence.

a long time.

Ying Jing could only break the silence by speaking: "If there is nothing else, Your Majesty, then I shall take my leave."

Ying Zheng seemed to only then remember that Ying Jing was still there, and waved his sleeve with some disdain: "Go down!"

Ying Jing turned and left without looking back.

Today, Brother Zheng is acting way too abnormally!

Just as Ying Jing reached the door, Ying Zheng's voice suddenly rang out again.

"Third brother."

Ying Jing stopped abruptly and turned around stiffly: "I wonder if there is anything else, Brother Wang?"

"I have indeed mistreated the Empress Dowager. You should spend more time with her."

This time, Ying Zheng's voice seemed much gentler.

Ying Jing strode out the door: "Brother, you can rest assured about the Empress Dowager."

Ying Zheng remained silent for a long time, watching Ying Jing disappear completely from sight.

He suddenly raised his hand, unfastened his black robe, revealing a tattered amulet clinging to his inner garment.

It was tattered and worn, with dark red bloodstains that had become one with the amulet, a testament to Zhao Ji's fight to protect him when he was a hostage in Handan.

This amulet was completely out of place with any of Ying Zheng's other clothes or decorations, yet it was worn close to his inner garment.

Clutching the amulet tightly, Ying Jing remained silent for a long time before taking out a thin book from under the map of the seven kingdoms on the table. He flipped to the last page, which contained the philosophical saying, "Good and evil arise from the heart."

"Mother, Third Brother..."

He lowered his head and muttered to himself.

I don't know how much time has passed.

Ying Zheng put the amulet and the book back, then raised his dragon head again, his piercing gaze refocusing on the map of the seven kingdoms.